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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir |
Author: Clarence Thomas
Published: 2007-10-01 |
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 Thomas, Vanzetti and Seattle
On page 270 of the book Clarence Thomas replies to the hypocritical charges by Senators Kennedy, Biden, Heflin, Metzenbaum et al. Thomas' anguished open authentic declaration ranks with the pathos of Chief Seattle as his proud people were being herded into a reservation and the bold honesty of Vanzetti in his declaration to the judge who had sentenced him and his friend, Sacco, to be executed.
This book speaks to those whom others have unjustly tried to humiliate; to those who were compelled to grow up with absent fathers; to those who have stared into the abyss of nihilism and found Faith; to those whose mothers suffer and suffered and labored to bring up their children without those who had fathered them; to those who became the real fathers of children when their physical fathers abandoned them.
Daddy in this memoir is a portrait of a noble, just man of the greatest dignity and sacrificial love.
As for myself this "Memoir" will be passed on to my children.
Justice Thomas, thank you for your honesty, candor and authenticity in this memoir of a "hero not a victim."
Reading Thomas
Although I don't often read autobiographies, a dear friend gave me her copy of "My Grandfather's Son" and suggested that I would enjoy it. Though I am old enough to remember the general facts of Clarence Thomas's appointment to the bench, I never really had an interest in the politics or the man embroiled in them. However, his story is both interesting and educational.
Clarence Thomas has a clear recollection of his tumultuous life from living in a shack near a swamp through college activism to political intrigues. He not only narrates the details of his own life; he realizes that his life is a whole. He illustrates the connections between incidents in his life with an understanding light. Though racism was a formative part of his life, he demonstrates the strength that comes from meeting the challenge. As politics continues to be more dominated by whining, I am thankful for the story of a man facing the challenge of integrity, failing, and learning to be a better man by incorporating the difficult lessons taught by life and by a loving grandfather.
Reprinted with permission from http://naturalfamilylife.blogspot.com
 Persistence
An incredible story of regardless the present situation - keep your focus. Real goals are not going to be easy, rely on the facts, not your emotions or the misconstrued opinions of others. Rear your children with discipline and honor.
Inspirational to the core, Well written
I loved this book because it tells of a life that fought the good fight and didn't give up... and then won the battle. From the time he was a child all the way to the supreme court, his hardships and difficult trials he faced and how he over came them time and time again. Clarence Thomas story is one of the greatest in American history and you will not be disappointed in this book.. Loved it!
Excellent autobiography!
This book really gave me a glimpse into what Justice Thomas felt like growing up with segregation and then fighting throughout his life for equality. He is extremely sincere and honest about his shortcomings in life so the reader really feels as though they got to know him. I didn't understand the rage and resentment that he felt against discrimination because I didn't grow up in that environment. I think this book is a must-read for everyone, especially white people (like me) that don't understand why some people are voting for Barack Obama just because he's part African. I've always believed that should be the least important of aspect of the decision. Thomas' solution to inequality is for all people to be given the same opportunities, not favoring any race, white or black, and that really got the liberals angry with him (and they're still angry at him today) for not accepting their handouts.
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